Stop Kidding Yourself and Just Do It

If you're age 50 or older and you haven't had a colonoscopy, what's your excuse? Squeamish? "Prep" horror stories? Too busy?

Just Do It.

Whatever your excuse, it's time to stop kidding yourself and consider this fact:

Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Untied States, and statistics show the most effective way to reduce your risk of having colorectal cancer is to get screened beginning at age 50.

No More Excuses: Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

March 6, 6 pm
Free
Porter's Education & Rehabilitation Campus
1401 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso
Free colon disease screening test kits distributed 4-6 pm

Gastroenterologist Dr. Amit Kalra will discuss the role colonoscopies play in finding and preventing cancer.

Refreshments provided. Space is limited. Register by calling 1.800.541.1861.

Dr. Kalra is an independent member of the medical staff at Porter.